Journey Through Klickitat County 2024-2025

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Our journey can begin from either the northwestern edge of Klickitat County in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, near Trout Lake, or from the eastern edge of the county. So, if you’re coming into KC from the east, the trek begins in Bick‐leton (page 73.) And be sure to check out our Ghost Towns while you’re there (page 76.) From those pages simply work your way backwards to end up here, in the pristine wilds of Gifford. Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of the older national forests in the United States. This magnificent wilderness encom‐passes 1,368,300 acres, including the splendor of Mt. Adams. A portion of the Mount Rainier Forest Reserve was set aside on July 1, 1908 and dubbed the Columbia National Forest. It was later renamed the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on June 15, 1949, in honor of Gifford Pinchot, one of the leading figures in the creation of the national forest system of the United States. In 1985 the nonprofit Gifford Pinchot Task Force was formed to promote con‐servation of the forest.

There’s something for everyone here–breakfast over the fire, Ice Caves, Natural Bridges, and yummy huckleberries. This is also a favorite area for mountain bikers. Go to alltrails.com/parks/us/washington/gifford‐pinchot‐national‐for‐est/mountain‐biking for a list of biking trails and their degree of difficulty. Get directions to all these from the Trout Lake Ranger Station (509‐395‐3400). Ask the ranger about other treasures you won’t want to miss as well as area fire restrictions.

You’ll be delighted to find majestic Mt. Adams acting as sentry through most of our county trek but especially in the western part of Klickitat County. Second only to Mt. Shasta, it’s the largest (not tallest) mountain in mass and area on the entire west coast of the U.S. That’s why, because we’re so close to it here, it looms wondrously.

Visit fs.usda.gov/giffordpinchot

Mt Adams

Mt Adams ranger station, trout lake

Lower Lewis Falls

The spectacular geography of Gifford Pinchot National Forest is largely influenced by Mt. Adams.

During its volcanic heyday, lava ran freely from this monumental mount. As it dried, lava tubes were formed. Some collapsed to create incredible ice caves. Others formed arched, natural bridges whole families can walk across. As we visit these, we’ll experience both extremes of the temperature spectrum, so dress in layers!

For our ice-capade, heed this caution sign, so you’re prepared for the dark, the cold, and the slickness beneath your feet. Well-treaded shoes will be needed to help keep your footing on the ice

floor. And be sure everyone has their own flashlight, ’cause it’s pitch black!

Trails run across the top of both the caves and the bridges. The Trout Lake Ranger Station on Hwy 141 (509395-3400) can direct you to both and provide a map. Just be sure to watch for any lurking trolls or a Bigfoot!

GREETINGS

Welcome to Klickitat County (KC,) a humble, rural land of wonder that offers you a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban living. Whether you choose to partake in world-class wine tasting, experience white water thrills, sample the produce of our fertile agricultural soils, feast your eyes on some of the most spectacular vistas Mother Earth can display, or simply enjoy good old-fashioned, hometown hospitality, our county has something for everyone, from the faint-of-heart to the most adventurous.

Although these pages start in the northwest corner of the county, in Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Trout Lake, you may be coming into KC from the east. If so, start at the back with our Ghost Towns (page 76) and work your way to the front.

We have heaps of happenings, especially during warm weather, with rodeos, summer fairs, and events galore, from one end of the county to the other. On top of these regularly scheduled occasions, outdoor adventures abound any time of the year. Go camping in the pristine wilds of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, visit the Ice Caves, delight your palate with luscious huckleberries, hike any one of our scenically titillating

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trails.

We’re also home to the world-renowned Maryhill Museum (with original Rodin art, among others), and many other museums (see our Table of Contents on page 4.) You’ll find an amazing number of award-winning wineries located throughout KC, as well. We’ve devoted an entire directory to them.

And don’t miss the astronomically awesome (and famous) Goldendale Observatory where you can observe the cosmic gallery from one of the powerful telescopes. In addition, we’ve got our very own full-scale Stonehenge, so true-to-life scholars come here to study the secrets of the original neolithic treasure. It’s scenically poised over the Columbia River, so photo ops are endless.

These few introductory words do little justice to all we have to offer; so instead please join in on a phenomenal Journey through Klickitat County, full of photographic wonders, in the following pages. Stuff this guide in your pocket. It’s field-ready, not just another pretty magazine.

~ Your Friends at The Goldendale Sentinel

Trout Lake

Trout Lake is a beloved stomping ground for locals and visitors alike. Quaint tho’ it is, it sports a general store, a gas station, a café and espresso bar (with heavenly huckleberry smoothies), an inn, and other delights. These offerings are all moments from pristine wilderness with camping, hiking, horseback riding trails, crystal clear lakes, ice caves, and more!

Goose Lake

Speaking of which, how ’bout some great fishing? Once you’ve set up base camp at Trout Lake, head on over to Goose Lake, just 41 miles west (and slightly south) of town.

It’s a popular fishing, boating, and swimming lake, especially good for children. The lake is stocked with fish several times a season. The day use area has parking, picnic tables, a vault toilet, and a boat ramp. Campsites are located in level spots on the hillside with attractive views of the lake. Parking for the sites is on the road side. The sites are walk in and allow tent camping only. Get directions from the Trout Lake Ranger (509-395-3400) and/or visit fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31764 “From the time of creation, this area had always been important to Native Americans... When the Creator gave this earth the strength, and the lakes, and the creeks were made – the word was that they would never go dry. And he named this land Shaxshax-nmi.” This was from a 1995 interview with Louise Billy, a Native American woman who created traditional buckskin designs, beadwork, and cedar bark baskets as well as eloquently expressing her love of the land.

The Trout Lake Arts Council is organizing another Pop Up Gallery at the Grange. The show will run from April 2628, 2024 with the opening reception on Friday. The oppor-

tunity to be part of this show is open to artists working in any medium who live in Trout Lake, BZ, or Glenwood. For more info visit troutlake.org/event/pop-up-gallery Camp Jonah hosts day and overnight camps for kids

throughout the summer. These start in June and fill up fast. Check CampJonah.com, or call 509-395-2900 for more info. The annual Family Fun Day is June 1, 2024 with a BBQ and fun for the whole family. Included are zipline,

Mt Adams Country Bicycle Tour, Trout Lake, on June 22.

climbing wall, inflatables, blue train, giant games, basketball toss, box hockey, and so much more!

The monthly Trout Lake Market opens Saturday, June 2, 2024, from 10am to 2pm. You’ll find more info about each of the markets at troutlake.org/info-center.

The 10TH annual Wild Woman Trail Marathon, Relay, 50K, Half Marathon, a trail run created by women for women, is on June 22, 2024. It’s an invitation to all women who like to run long, play hard, and eat locally. This event provides the opportunity to reconnect with girlfriends as well as each participant’s own inner wild woman. WildWomanMarathon.com has the details.

Another must-see while in town is the Trout Lake Abbey, the product of a 20-year friendship between a Zen Buddhist monk and a Druid priest. The setting is outwardly stunning and inwardly peaceful. The Bed & Breakfast is open to overnight guests. And the abbey welcomes day visitors to tour the lovely grounds. Please visit TLAbbey.com for more info.

The ever-famous Mt Adams Country Bicycle Tour is currently scheduled for Saturday, June 22 this year. But search online to be sure.

The 58th annual Trout Lake Fair is the weekend of August 2-4. Have a blast with local vendors, food, music, and community fun. Troutlakefair.org has the scoop. Don’t miss the Annual Community Rummage

Sale/Scholarship Fundraiser from Aug 30-Sept 1.

The 2024 Oktoberfest, hosted by the Trout Lake Community Foundation (TLCF), is on October 5 from noon to 5pm

All are invited to gather for a day of food, fun, and fundraising for the Foundation. 100% of the proceeds go to Trout Lake Graduates.

For more details on Trout Lake, its history, current happenings, and tons of other useful resources for visitors , please visit TroutLake.org.

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Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Just 11.2 miles (roughly 20 minutes) out of Trout Lake, heading east on Trout Lake Hwy, you’ll find Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge. This area is one of the hidden jewels of the Refuge System.

It currently encompasses 6,532 acres of the historic Con-

boy/Camas lakebeds, a shallow, marshy wetland area drained by early settlers. Conifer forests, grasslands, shallow wetlands, and deep water provide homes for deer, elk, beaver, coyote, otter, small rodents, and hundreds of bird species, as well as numerous amphibians, reptiles, and fish.

The bald eagle, greater sandhill crane, and Oregon spotted frog are species of concern. Refuge visitors enjoy the scenery, hike the Willard Springs trail, and observe wildlife from the county roads that surround and cross the refuge.

NATURE OF THE AREA

Conboy Lake Refuge protects and manages habitats that are home to so much wildlife it is difficult even to identify it all. There are 7 amphibian, 10 reptile, 40 mammal, and 165 bird species on the refuge. This does not include a myriad of invertebrates and many plants, fungi, lichens, etc.

Rainbow trout live in the streams. Tundra swans, pintail, and mallard feed and rest in the lake. Frogs, salamanders, and toads grow in the adjacent calm pools. A rich variety of meadow plants host colorful dragonflies and butterflies. The prairie grasses feed both elk and cranes. Jays, grouse, and squirrels find homes in the forest. Other residents in-

clude marsh wren, racer, deer mouse, American kestrel, snowshoe hare, and coyote.

Greater sandhill cranes need isolated, open, wet meadows or shallow marshes on the edges of rivers or lakes. Open meadows allow them to see predators from a distance, but there is some indication they select nest sites near interspersed groves--perhaps for wind and storm protection. Each family, parents, and young called "colts," may actively protect as much as 250 acres.

For centuries the Conboy Lake region has provided

homes for cranes, but early settlers found it ideal for farming and cattle. To increase hay production, they partially drained Conboy Lake. Loss of habitat to such activities, along with hunting, took its toll on wildlife. By the end of the 19th century, journal entries indicate a scarcity of game–ducks, geese, and swans–in this area. Easily disturbed, cranes did not tolerate the increasing human population. Eventually, nesting pairs could not find suitable habitat. In 1964, Conboy Lake Refuge was established to preserve and restore this key habitat. Ironically, the refuge was not created for cranes; and yet in 1979, one pair returned. Today there are about 14 pairs.

In 1992, biologists found the Oregon spotted frogs here in healthy numbers, making Conboy Lake one of only four such populations in Washington. Spotted frogs occur in only 10-22% of their historic range in Washington, prompting a listing of this amphibian as a State endangered species.

HISTORY OF THE AREA

Drawn by accounts of the valley's abundant resources, settlers like Peter Conboy, for whom the lake is named, began arriving in the area during the 1870s. The WhitcombCole hewn log house near refuge headquarters remains as an example of the homes they built, and is one of only a few pioneer log homes still standing in Klickitat County. It originally stood two miles across the lake on land first settled by Stephen Whitcomb. In 1891 John Cole acquired the land from Whitcomb and built the main structure of the house that included a large downstairs room that served as a kitchen, dining, sitting, and family room. These were pretty cozy quarters for a family of seven!

The Coles sold the property in 1911, and the house remained inhabited for another 40 years until abandoned in the late 1950s. As a result of its abandonment, the home fell into disrepair until 1987 when the entire structure was moved to its current location and restored.

Today, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for visitors to wander in and imagine life in a common prairie home of over a century ago.

IMPORTANT TO NATIVE PEOPLES

The Klickitat people know this prairie as "tahk" and found it a reliable source for game and vegetable foodsoften with a surplus for storage. Here they gathered, as did the Yakama, to collect camas plant roots in the spring. While the women dug and dried the camas roots, the men would hunt and fish.

The use of Conboy Lake by Native Americans has a long history. Archaeological evidence shows encampments on the lake shore dating between 7,000 and 11,000 years agopossibly while ice age glaciers from Mt. Adams still reached into the valley.

In the 1850s Francis A. Chenowith, first Speaker of the Washington Territorial legislature, wrote letters to The Oregonian newspaper describing his travels in the region. One such trip took him to Camas Prairie, where he met Chief Kamiakin of the Yakama Tribe.

Chief Kamiakin was one of the principle signers of the Treaty of 1855, which established the Yakama Reservation. When the treaty was violated by gold prospectors, he led the Yakama, Palouse, and Klickitat against the US Army. He was forced into exile in Canada but eventually returned, renouncing his leadership role. He died in 1877 in Palouse country.

Excerpted from: stateparks.com/conboy_lake_national_wildlife_refuge_in_washington.html

Whitcomb-Cole Cabin

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The Glories of Glenwood

On the way to our next stop, Glenwood, 17 miles east of Trout Lake on Trout Lake Hwy (one of many scenic drives throughout the county), be sure to visit Outlet Falls, a 69-foot cascade fed by Outlet Creek, which runs through the 200-foot-deep Klickitat Canyon. To reach this alluring location, slow down between mileposts 5 and 6 on Glenwood Hwy. Look for a grove of tall evergreens with a rough wide opening on the east side of the road. Watch your step! There’s a steep bluff

to get to the falls with no guardrail or fences. But the precarious hike is well worth the effort when you reach the base of the falls and its deep, pristine pool. To stay a night or two in the area, check out Outlet Campground, just a ways back toward Glenwood from the falls. It is a bit primitive with older outhouses and no water source, but campers can stay for free.

Glenwood, at the foot of Mt. Adams, hosts stunning scenery and loads of history. It’s also home to the rousing Ketchum Kalf Rodeo. The first rodeo was held July 4, 1934 under the name of “Mt Adams Cattle Association.” It was held in an open field without chutes, corrals, or grandstands, and the stock was supplied by local farmers and ranchers. In 1937 it moved to a different field behind the post office. Pete Conboy donated the land currently being used for the rodeo to the Glenwood Rodeo Association in 1941. The name changed to the Ketchum Kalf Rodeo in 1943 and is held every year on Father’s Day Weekend.

How ’bout some mud slingin’ after kickin’ up so much dust? You’ll find lots of this at the Mt Adams Mud Fest in mid-July. As of this printing, we’re told it’s on July 12 and 13, but check online it to make sure.

Say “Hi!” to the life-size statute of Bigfoot while chilling out at the Glenwood General Store. He’ll be delighted for

Outlet Falls, Near Glenwood

you to snap some selfies with him.

And speaking of our American-born Yetis, just how many of these elusive and supposedly intelligent creatures with human-like faces are there?

The Bigfoot figure is common to the folklore of most Northwest Native American tribes. Native American Bigfoot legends usually describe the creatures as around 6-9 feet tall, very strong, hairy, uncivilized, and often foulsmelling, usually living in the woods, and often foraging at night. Native American Bigfoot creatures are almost always said to be unable to speak human languages, using whistles, grunts, and gestures to communicate with each other. In some stories, male Bigfeet are said to be able to mate with human women. In some Native stories, Bigfoot may have minor supernatural powers–the ability to turn invisible, for example–but they are always considered physical creatures of the forest, not spirits or ghosts. native-languages.org/legends-bigfoot.htm for more info.)

I-is it g-gone?

Even TV shows are going on the hunt.

The Animal Planet show, Finding Bigfoot, lasted into its 12th season. And in the 2014 Spike TV reality

show, 10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty, nine teams were given the task of searching for scientific proof that would hold up under scientific scrutiny of the existence of Bigfoot. Spike TV touted this as the "the largest cash prize in television history" for "irrefutable evidence" that Bigfoot, in fact exists.

Fact or fiction? Go find out for yourself. But don’t wander too far!

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Goldendale Office

Physical & Mailing Address:

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White Salmon, WA 98672

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Programs & Services

Senior information & assistance

Resource info for persons 60 years of age or over, and family caregivers.

Family caregiver support program

Provides resources and programs for a family member or friend providing care to a loved one including education, support, resources and/or respite care

Home delivered and congregate meals

Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals to adults 60 yrs and older who are homebound as the result of illness, disability or lack of transportation. Meals and socialization are additionally provided at specific sites in Klickitat County.

KCSS Volunteer Connection Program

Assists older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers by providing non-medical and community resources in their home. Maintains/improves independence, safety, and quality of life and provides volunteer opportunities for seniors and others to remain engaged and contribute to their communities

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Helps to navigate long-term care. Identifies the type and options of long-term care services that best meet the client need and preferences.

Transportation services

Transportation to medical appointments, senior centers, local grocery stores and other activities are provided through Mt. Adams transportation. klickitatcounty.org

Water Sports in the ...

If you ask water sports fanatics about the most rewarding spots along the American west coast to indulge their passion, the Columbia River Gorge—truly one of the world’s most beautiful waterways—is bound to be mentioned. The northeastern edge of the Gorge is in Klickitat County, and it boasts the best of kayaking, jet skiing, Hobie cat sailing, kite boarding, motorized boating, and windsurfing. Only a little farther north of the mighty Columbia are the White Salmon and Klickitat Rivers, where you can enjoy fishing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting.

Depending on where the wind and swells are best on any given day, Bingen Marina, Doug’s Beach, Avery Boat Launch, Maryhill State Park, or Roosevelt Park offer day-to-day windsurfing challenges for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Doug’s Beach is a popular location between Lyle and Dallesport; a few protected near-shore areas provide comfort for beginners, while the more exposed areas of current and crosswinds challenge veteran windsurfers as they perform killer loops and other acrobatic maneuvers.

Both the Klickitat and White Salmon rivers provide

Photo: Zach Dischner Fishermen, we have salmon galore!

Columbia River Gorge

excellent whitewater rafting and kayaking and feature several Class V rapids. The Klickitat River provides spring season adventure for whitewater enthusiasts and summer rafting and tubing for novices and family

groups. The glacier-fed White Salmon River provides whitewater challenges throughout the year and is noted for its rapid succession of Class IV and V rapids.

We’ll get you started by trekking down picturesque BZ Glenwood Hwy to 141 and then on to BZ Corner. Plan your water extravaganzas with any of these experienced pros: Zoller’s Outdoor Odysseys (zooraft.com), Wet Planet (wetplanetwhitewater.com), and/or River Drifters (riverdrifters.net/white-salmon-river-rafting).

Grab your wetsuit (it’s cold all year), helmet, oars, and hang on for dear life!

White Salmon Windsurfing

Photo: Zach Dischner

Little White Salmon River

White Salmon

Are you getting the sense of having stepped back in time to a simpler, more rustic way of life? Well, it will carry on right into our next destination, White Salmon. This bustling population of 2,500 makes it one of the largest cities in Klickitat County, second only to Goldendale, the county seat.

What’s there to do here? More than you can imagine!

The breathtaking views that perpetuate the county are no exception here. Due to White Salmon’s elevation on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, Mt Hood provides a monumental back-drop to most ventures through the city.

Stop at the Mt Adams Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center on the south side of SR 14 for all the scoop. (Nature calling? They have public restrooms, as do the public parks.) Following are some city highlights.

The 2nd annual White Salmon Wildflower Festival runs

Bavarian Alps Village? No, only our very own Whimsical White Salmon

Mt Adams Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

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May 1-31. It unites our community in celebration of the natural beauty in and around White Salmon by advocating for the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers. The program includes photography & art workshops, educational workshops, guided hikes, a speaker series, a wine walk, an artisan market, exhibitions, and a youth outdoor immersion fundraiser. Visit explorewhitesalmon.com/whitesalmon-wildflower-festival.

Saturday, May 4, rings in the White Salmon Mayfaire Festival. This is a free, family-friendly event held in Rheingarten Park where you’ll find good food, live music, and dancing ’round the maypole, followed by the Mayfaire Pa-

rade. Visit explorewhitesalmon.com/mayfaire-presentedby-heartsong for the full scoop.

On May 11 the downtown White Salmon businesses and our local winemaker community are hosting the White Salmon Wildflower Wine Walk in celebration of the White Salmon Wildflower Festival. Participants attending this event stroll through downtown White Salmon while sampling luscious local wines. Enjoy live music, Wildflower Festival events, and other specials as you sip, shop, dance, and mingle. Tickets are limited. Find more at explorewhitesalmon.com/white-salmon-wine-walk

That’s not all May 11 has to offer! It’s also the kickoff for the monthly Nights in White Salmon Makers Market where you’ll take in an evening of gifted artisans showcasing their creations. Check out explorewhitesalmon.com/wildflowerfestival-artisan-market.

Veterans who have sailed to distant shores and their surviving brethren are honored on Memorial Day, May 27 Come honor them with us at the White Salmon Cemetery.

If you’re game for a bit of athletic release, head over to the White Salmon Bike Park–aka Spokes Bike Park. This family friendly, non-motorized mountain bike and BMX skills park resides at the City of White Salmon’s Barrow Pit on Jewett Creek. Visit their Facebook page for details.

Need a down-to-earth pick-me-up? Then visit the White Salmon Farmers’ Market in Rheingarten Park every Tuesday 4-7pm, June 18 - Oct 8. Check out their Facebook page.

On the 3rd Thursday of each month, from June through October, the Nights in White Salmon Makers Market is an

Spokes Bike park–Winter Jumps above right

artistic and educational jamboree. Visit explorewhitesalmon.com/nights-in-white-salmon for details.

Want more parades? Then don’t miss out on White Salmon’s 2024 4th of July Parade and Picnic in the Park. Salute our veterans as they pass—they are given special placement in the procession. It flows through downtown White Salmon and ends at Rheingarten Park where VIP seating is available under the canopies for our vets and their families and guests. Everyone else, please bring a chair or picnic blanket. We’re serenaded with live music of patriotic favorites as we enjoy a summer afternoon with our neighbors and friends under blue skies with gorgeous views. If you want to march along, contact the Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce to learn how you can participate. Also check out the event’s Facebook page.

The kick-off event for Spanish Heritage Month on the Washington side of the Gorge is El Grito on September 15, from 3-6pm at Rheingarten Park. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Would you like to indulge in a little imbibing? Then join us on the Holiday Wine Walk in downtown White Salmon on November 23. Get ready to sip the best boutique wines from the White Salmon area and kick off your Holiday shopping with a Holiday Makers Market. That same night come enjoy Nights in White Salmon Holiday Makers Market Come on down to downtown White Salmon for an evening of Makers Market, Specials & Happenings!

Dock Grade Ornaments are hung the week of Thanksgiving and stay up until late January. Daytime viewing of this magical strip of decorations is a must. Access this one-way

short cut from SR 14 just west of the Heritage Plaza Park and Ride. Many people make a loop through Bingen to come back and see it all over again. It’s that impressive!

Dreaming of a White Salmon is on Sat., Dec 7, at 5 pm

Enjoy early afternoon Holiday Wassail at the Library. Then moving to the Riverview Bank lot, Community Partners provides s'mores and firepits, while our friends at Encounter Church provide plenty of platters of homemade cookies and cider to share with you. Our local fire department brings Santa to oversee the first lighting of our Community Christmas Tree and Menorah. Many local businesses offer open houses, workshops, and specials this day.

White Salmon Tulips near Pioneer Cemetery

Bingen

Heading a bit farther east on SR 14, our next stop is the city of Bingen. 2024 is an especially important year for this tiny burg as it just turned 100 years old!

There’s plenty here to charm your senses, beginning with its visual appeal where you’ll delight in magnifi-

cent views of the Columbia River Gorge. For stunning sea level sights, visit the Marina, the Marina Park, and The Point; the latter offers water access and is a great place for dog-walking.

Paragliders land at The Point after taking off from Burdoin Mt. It’s a launch point for water sports. Being next to the marina, it’s a great place to practice stand-up paddleboarding skills.

The spectacular sights continue in downtown Bingen where locals and visitors enjoy displays of public art on their town strolls. Visit the antique store while wandering through our city streets.

Bingen knows how to quench thirsts and please palates. To sate your taste and olfactory senses, check out its top-notch eateries and pubs.

While you’re dining on one of the delicious delectables or savoring the spectacular scenery, the kids might like to wheel on over to the skate park in Daubenspeck Park. Here, they’ll find fun for all skill levels.

The Gorge Heritage Museum is another Bingen attrac-

Downtown Bingen–as Colorful as the Rainbow

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tion. Housed in the former Bingen Congregational Church, it was dedicated in 1912.

The West Klickitat County Historical Society established the museum in 1984. Explore the vibrant heritage of the native peoples and pioneers of West Klickitat and East Skamania Counties who settled and traded along the Columbia River.

The rich histories of Native Americans, explorers, trappers, pioneer settlers, fruit growers, ranchers, miners, and loggers were lived out in this scenic region between Mt. Adams and the Columbia Gorge .

Recorded history in the Gorge began 1,100 years ago. Evidence of possible earlier inhabitants was destroyed by repeated floods over a period of 1,500 years. These floods devastated the Columbia River Valley and created the Columbia River Gorge as you now see it. The river provided the bounty and avenue for a trade culture between the inland and coastal natives.

In the early 19th century, Lewis and Clark camped near Bingen Point during their passage to the Pacific Ocean. They were followed by the Hudson’s Bay Company, American Fur Company, the Oregon Trail, and immigrant settlers, entrepreneurs, and merchants.

The exhibits of the Museum display pioneer clothing, house-hold items, logging & farming tools, and medical and surgical equipment. Also included are historical documents, newspapers, and Native American artifacts & crafts. The displays and exhibits have been donated by the families of these pioneers and collectors of history. Historic material donations are welcome at the Gorge Heritage Museum. Visit their Facebook page for more info.

The Shire of Hauksgarðr is holding their August in the Park & Viking Bog Olympics on August 3 at Daubenspeck Park. The site opens at 11am. Details coming soon to antir.org/events/august-in-the-park-viking-bogolympics

We can’t leave Bingen without indulging in one of the most delectable treats of the Pacific Northwest... huckleberries! There is no better way to sample them than at Bingen’s Huckleberry Festival. The weekend of September 6-8 rings in the 60th annual celebration of this locally har-

Gorge Heritage Museum

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vested berry. Stop by Daubenspeck Park where you’ll find fresh huckleberry pies, ice cream, smoothies, jams, jellies, and syrups just to name a few of the scrumptious goodies. In addition to the many tasty food vendors, the music will delight your auditory senses. You’ll also enjoy other ongoing live entertainment, a beer garden, arts and crafts vendors, and kids games and bouncy houses. A bonus is there is no entry fee and parking is free. Reserve a room and spend the whole weekend.

Start Saturday morning with a huckleberry pancake breakfast served by our local fire crew. Visit huckleberry-

fest.com for more info.

If you’re a movie buff, you’re in for another treat. Every Friday night in August, come and enjoy familyfriendly Outdoor Movie Nights at Daubenspeck Park.

Later in October, visit the Arts & Crafts Fair at the Gorge Heritage Museum.

Bingen’s skate park in Daubenspeck Park

Four miles east of Bingen on SR-14 is a favorite of fisher-men and -women alike, Rowland Lake. The highway splits the lake.

Only the north lake is stocked with trout, but is it ever stocked! Thousands of catchable rainbow and hundreds of rainbow broodstock are planted in late December through May. Broodstock can be up to 11 pounds.

Largemouth bass, bluegill, and some crappie are also caught here.

We support the social and economic enrichment of Klickitat & Skamania County residents and small businesses.

There is limited and very rocky shore access available and a rough WDFW unimproved boat launch on the north side of the lake.

For more info visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/rowland-lake.

The Yakama Nation—Rich in Heritage, History, Honor

The Klickitat Band of the Yakama Nation once had their own reservation along the banks of the Columbia River. When the dams were built, their entire village was relocated.

Elaine Harvey, an enrolled member of the Klickitat Band of the Yakama Tribe, remembers the stories of how her people were shuffled from one piece of land to another when the push for hydroelectric power suddenly altered the living conditions of Native Americans along the river.

“We still have pieces of our history there,” she states. “Some of our families are in cemeteries along the river.”

Native American culture remains vibrant in Klickitat County, which took its name from the band, even as vestiges of its sites have been reduced over the decades. First there was the Treaty of 1859—actually originally signed in 1855 but not ratified until 1859—in which 14 bands and tribes ceded 11.5 million acres to the United States. Those bands and tribes were consolidated into the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, with its reservation on 1.2 million acres that dip into Klickitat County. The town of Glenwood in western Klickitat County is on Tract D, a portion of the reservation. A further reduction of land occurred with the

See Tribes, pg 45

Original Yakama Territory, 1855 Ceded Yakama Land

Happy Trails ...

Overindulge on huckleberry sweets and other festival delectables? No worries! As we journey farther east, five miles from Bingen, we can walk it all off on one of Catherine Creek’s unique and beautiful trails. Just after 4.5 miles from Bingen on 14, turn left on Old Highway (Number) 8, and follow the signs. Not only are the vistas breathtaking, but if you’re lucky enough to trek them in March through May, your eyes will feast on some of the most spectacular wildflower displays known to man.

Catherine Creek Arch is pictured here. A trail loops around

it. Leashed doggies are welcome! alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/catherine-creek

If hiking’s in your blood, you’ll find another trekkable treat a bit farther east: the 31-mile Klickitat Trail. Continue east on Old Hwy 8 to where it deadends on SR 14. Turn left on 14, go over the Klickitat River Bridge, and hang a left on WA-142 E (the sign will say “Klickitat/Wahkiacus”). Go another 400 feet, and look for the Lyle Trailhead sign.

The Klickitat Trail, a non-motorized multiple use trail, fol-

Catherine Creek Arch

Paul Gerald

... to You

lows the first 31 miles of an old railroad corridor that once linked the towns of Lyle and Goldendale. It’s unique among rail trails; nowhere else is there a rail trail that starts in one of the nation’s only National Scenic Areas, winds along a nationally designated Wild & Scenic River, and finishes by going through a remote, beautiful tributary canyon.

Take the crushed rock trail for a mile along the Klickitat River to get to the foot bridge. Spectacular scenery. Visit klickitat-trail.org.

A bit farther east is the Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail. This 5mile out-and-back trail is considered moderately challenging and takes an average of 2 h 42 min to complete. This is a very

popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Visit gorgefriends.org/hike-thegorge/lyle-cherry-orchard.html.

Catherine Creek Wildflowers - Curious Gorge Guidebook

Klickitat County’s scenic splendors continue into Lyle, WA, just 10 miles east of Bingen on SR 14. Diminutive though this community is, with a population of 267 as of the 2020 census, it has a lot to offer! For starters, it boasts five wineries alone–Cor Cellars, Domaine Pouillon, Klickitat Canyon, Syncline, and Tetrahedron. Check out our wine directory for more info.

It’s home to Howard’s Haven Animal Sanctuary, a safe haven for animals. Their mission is to rescue animals in dire situations, to educate visitors about animal health and welfare, and to advocate spaying, neutering, and treating/training animals with kindness. They welcome visitors by appointment only. Schedule a free visit by calling 541.705.7073 or by going to thehowardshavenanimalsanctuary.com/visit

Lyle residents love their history, and have lovingly preserved it in their very own Twin Bridges Museum. It’s housed in the former Methodist Church at the intersection of Klickitat

and 4th Street. Come by to enjoy their extensive collections of Lyle residents’ memorabilia. Details can be found on twinbridgesmuseum.wordpress.com

Lyle also has all the trappings a hungry, weary traveller may need for rest and restoration. Book accommodations with our historic hotel, grab a morning espresso, sate your palate at one of our many fine eateries, visit our grocer, and fuel your vehicle.

Windsurfers love the sporting challenges offered along Lyle’s shores. A favorite is Doug’s Beach, 2.9 miles east of Lyle off/on the south side of SR141. This 379-acre, undeveloped day-use park on the Columbia River is rated for advanced sailors who are properly trained, skilled, and equipped, although there are a few protected areas for beginners close to shore. Please read the Google reviews for first-hand experiences.

A bit farther east from Lyle on SR14 and just before reaching Dallesport is Schreiner Farms This 12,000-acre site is a habitat for approximately 18 species of exotic animals from antelope to zebras. It is also an operating cattle ranch. You’re welcome to drive through, provided the rules posted on their website, schreinerfarms.com, are honored.

Lyle Bridge by Darlisa Black

Now we’ll take a little jaunt north to the town of Klickitat, 14 miles up 142 (about a 23-minute drive) from Lyle. This tiny burg has a population of 262, as of the 2020 census.

According to Wikipedia, the area was originally called “Wrights” after the rail stop here. Farther down the river at milepost 7.2, the rail stop was called “Klickitat” after the Klickitat people. The railroad later switched the two signs when the carbonated beverage company Klickitat Pop (operating near the town) gained fame. The carbonation came from CO2 seeping from the crevices in the basalt rock formation, presumed to originate from Mt Adams. In 1879 a stage driver, Ed Phillips, discovered this rare find (although it was well known to the local Native Americans.) On an excavation into one of the springs, searching for the thirst-quenching refreshment, it caved

A large bottling plant was built after this discovery with a brief attempt to supply Safeway with bottled water from this source of carbonation, but the bottles would quickly go flat. After the owner committed suicide, it was decided to create dry ice from the CO2, and the Gas-Ice Corporation was formed. The dry ice was produced until demand for it exceeded the capacity of the Gas-Ice facility, and the operations were moved to Kennewick. The plant was closed in 1968 and the property purchased by Washing State Department of Game in 1972. The main dry ice plant

in, and Phillips found himself luxuriating in a warm mineral bath.

This canyon is home to breathtaking beauty!

building now serves as a sanctuary for swifts that nest in the chimney.

The amazing Vaux’s Swift is a gregarious species, with flocks of 30 or so birds, and often with other swift species. Visitors are asked to respect this special bird’s habitat.

The town and surrounding area are teeming with recreational opportunities. Warm weather water fun on the Klickitat River includes drift boating, kayaking, and rafting. You can also enjoy a scenic hike on one of the many paths and trails. And if you like fishing, you’ll love the plentiful salmon and steelhead. The Klickitat doesn’t get the press of other salmon and steelhead rivers, and the locals like it that way. From August until the

new year, the Klick, as it’s known, provides solid fishing for summer steelhead, Chinook salmon, and in the lower reaches coho salmon too. The lower part of the river by the mouth is favored by salmon anglers when those runs occur.

Steelhead (as well as resident rainbow trout) are distributed throughout the rest of the river system upstream. There is some access for bank anglers, but a really good way to fish this river is out of a raft or drift boat. If you’ve never done this before, go with a guide at least once to find out not only where the best runs are, but also where problematic rapids or drops are located.

If you’re in Klickitat around the end of July, you won’t want to miss Klickitat Canyon Days—this year is our 46th! You’ll need sunscreen and plenty of water for this fun-filled jaunt. It kicks off with a free community movie, starting at dusk on Friday, July 26. Saturday hosts a parade, live music, vendors, beer garden, car show, 5K run, reunion, and a host of other fun activities for the whole family. Sunday brings the Ducky Derby—yep, 600 small plastic ducks, numbered and sponsored by participants, are floated down the Klick.

Come join the annual Klickitat Salutes, currently scheduled for October 12—but check online to be sure. There will be music, food, silent auction, and veterans fishing with local guides.

The Klickitat Historical Museum is another must-see while in town. Check out the caboose that was donated in 2011. As well, visit gorgespirits.com/khp.htm for some phenomenal photos, such as the chimney, above left, and the Klickitat Mineral Springs poster on the previous page.

Vaux’s Swift

Chimney of abandoned ice plant—Vaux’s Swift nesting site

Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center

Six Rivers Community Mediation Center guides people to peaceful, sustainable conflict resolution. We mediate a variety of issues, including:

Family

Parenting Plans

Neighborhoods

Landlord/Tenant

Workplace

Mediation is a voluntary process. A mediator is not a judge. Mediators do not choose or decide outcomes. Impartial, third-party mediators guide people through problem-solving in a safe space. People in mediation determine for themselves what is important, what solutions they will consider, and whether they will sign an agreement. Reaching an agreement, every step of the way, is voluntary.

Services are provided on a sliding scale based on household income.

Klickitat County Elected O cials

District Court East Judge, Rick Hansen

Klickitat County Assessor, BilliJeanBare

Klickitat County Auditor, HeatherJobe

Klickitat County Clerk, ReneaCampbell

Klickitat County Commissioner, JacobAnderson

Klickitat County Commissioner, DanChristopher

Klickitat County Commissioner, Lori Zoller

Klickitat County Sheriff, BobSonger

Klickitat County Treasurer, GregGallagher

Prosecuting Attorney, DavidQuesnel

Superior Court Judge, RandallKrog

www.klickitatcounty.org/148/Departments

We support every citizen of our county.

Please exercise your right, and this November!

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Klickitat County Wine Directory

CASCADE CLIFFS WINERY

8866 Hwy 14 Wishram, WA cascadecliffs.com

cascadecliffs@gmail.com

509-767-1100

KLICKITAT CANYON WINERY

6 Lyle Snowden Rd, Lyle, WA klickitatcanyonwinery.com

klickitatcanyonwinery@gmail.com

541-400-8147

LE DOUBBLÉ TROUBBLÉ WINE

111 E Jewett, White Salmon, WA

ldtwines.com

509-281-3240

Thu-Tue: noon-8pm

COR CELLARS

151 Old Hwy 8 Lyle, WA corcellars.com

info@corcellars.com

509-365-2744

CLYZM (Tasting room inside new Hotel Iconica in WS)

121 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon

DOMAINE POUILLON

170 Lyle Snowden Rd., Lyle, WA domainepouillon.com

info@domainepouillon.com

509-365-2795

JACOB WILLIAMS WINERY

3 Avery Rd (Avery Park, Hwy 14) Wishram, WA

jacobwilliamswinery.com

541-645-0462

MARYHILL WINERY

9774 Hwy 14, Goldendale, WA

maryhillwinery.com

info@maryhillwinery.com

509-773-1976 or 877-627-9445

SOCA

120 N. Main Ave

White Salmon, WA

socawineshop.com

info@socawineshop.com

509-774-7211

SYNCLINE WINE CELLARS

111 Balch Rd, Lyle, WA

synclinewine.com

info@synclinewine.com

509-365-4361

TETRAHEDRON

320 Old Hwy 8, Lyle, WA

tetrahedronwines.com

kelly@tetrahedronwines.com

509-774-8323

WAVING TREE WINERY

Tasting room: 2 Maryhill Hwy, Goldendale , WA

Winery: 123 Maryhill Hwy, Goldendale , WA

wavingtreewine.com

wavingtreewinery@gmail.com

509-773-6552

A World of Wine in 40 Miles

... is how the Columbia Gorge Wine Region is affectionately known due to its unique topography and climatic changes. In this 40-mile stretch, encompassing both sides of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington, an extraordinary combination of climates, soils, elevation, and geology combine to produce some of the best and most varied grape varietals in the Pacific Northwest.

A great transition occurs between the alpine forests of Underwood Mountain to the deserts of our eastern side, and our latitudes are shared with some of the finest wine growing regions of Europe, including Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, and Italy.

The Columbia Gorge is part of two American Viticultural Areas (AVA), including the western edge of the Columbia Valley AVA and encompassing all of the Columbia Gorge AVA, which was established in 2004. In our region, the Cascade Mountain range restricts the grand Columbia River into a narrow passage.

This mountain range runs north into British Columbia, and south to California, creating a drastic climate difference as rains and clouds from the Pacific move inland and get hung up on the mountains. Hence, the

areas on our western border see much more rain than the deserts of our eastern border, with rainfall diminishing more than one inch per mile moving east.

Soils deposited from ice age floods and volcanic eruptions define the geology. The river canyon acts as a corridor for cool marine winds, which is why the Columbia Gorge is known worldwide as a premier windsurfing and kiting playground. And our two crowning beauties, Mt Hood and Mt Adams, create vertical elevations that allow for a huge range of grapes to be grown with success.

Long famous for its fine pears, apples, cherries, and other fruits, it wasn’t until the 1970s that residents started experimenting with grapes. The vines prospered, and soon folks began to recognize the Gorge as a viticultural gem. Currently, over 70% of Gorge grown grapes are exported to other wine regions such as the Willamette Valley and Walla Walla, but plenty are crushed here in the Gorge at local wineries the day they are picked. From Albariño to Zinfandel, the Columbia Gorge really is a World of Wine in 40 Miles!

The Best Address in the Gorge could be your own ...

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Client Testimonials for Ginger through Zillow:

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Cattle Drives

The Valley of the Little Klickitat, being one of the paths less-traveled in Klickitat County, invokes a sense of wonder in almost everyone who experiences it for the first time. That’s been true for more than 150 years when Oregon Trail pioneers were crossing the Columbia River from The Dalles by the thousands to come north. Back then, the only humans in the Valley were roving bands of Native Americans who found the Valley a rich source of resources that fully sustained and supported their nomadic lifestyles.

That the first pioneer settlers wouldn’t arrive until 1858, nearly two decades after the Oregon Trail migration began, speaks to a place that went largely unexplored by settlers seeking homesteads in the West.

Wagon trains first made their appearance in The Dalles in 1843; but the first recorded activity in the Valley of the Little Klickitat, other than fur trading, was that of legendary cattleman Ben Snipes in 1855.

steads in the region – but it was Snipes’ cattle, grazing in the swales of the valley, that put a stamp on the region that persists to this day.

At 21, entrepreneur Snipes secured financing for a herd of cattle. Through a Native American friend, he then discovered the Valley of the Little Klickitat, where he moved his herd. It wasn’t until 1859 that settlers began filing for home-

Today, every spring, an important and revered tradition occurs in the valley called “working the cattle.” When the snows melt off the Simcoe Mountains (just north of Goldendale), ranchers, who’ve spent the winter hauling hay to their herds in the valley, drive these cattle to the mountain pastures. Before they’re turned out, branding, shots, ear tags, and other important work must be completed. These activities allow families, friends, and acquaintances to gather together for work, food, fun, and festivity.

Before hunting season begins in the fall, the cattle are again rounded up and driven back to the winter feeding grounds. It’s another chance to witness the cattle drive.

This is one of the few places in the West where one can still say, “I was held up by a cattle drive.” If you’re lucky enough to encounter one, smile and wave. The cowboys and cowgirls will return the wave, making you part of a century-long tradition.

- Jim Link

Kreps Ranch-Laptad Photography Sentinel Archives

Our County’s Public Libraries

The White Salmon and Goldendale public libraries are two of 15 locations that are part of the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRL), which is now the 5th largest library district in Washington State.

In addition to traditional library services, other offerings include:

• streaming movies & music

• eBooks, audiobooks, & digital magazines

• public use Wi-Fi

• homework help for K-12

• the FVRL Bookmobile (photo below)

Enjoy the dramatic view of Mt. Hood while browsing through the White Salmon Valley Community Library’s diverse collections for your learning and entertainment.

Both branches are generously supported by FRIENDS of each library.

The Goldendale library has served the community for over 100 years. It underwent a much-needed renovation in 2018. Visit FVRL.org/goldendale-remodel to check out the changes; better yet, stop by!

History buffs, this is one of the few Carnegie libraries left in the state. It’s listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

One of the most popular events is sure to give you a brain freeze. It’s the library’s Ice Cream Social. This year it’s on Aug 10 in the Goldendale Library Camplan Community Room and celebrates Klickitat County’s 50th anniversary of joining FVRLibraries. Here you will enjoy ice cream, music, and community.

Both branches host a myriad of events for all ages throughout the year. Please visit the FVRL calendar at fvrl.librarymarket.com/events/month.

Tribes Cont’d from pg 27

dams.

Representatives of the various bands and tribes make up the Yakama Tribal Council, headquartered in Yakima County. (Wait, there are two ways to spell Yakama? Yes. The city and county of Yakima, just north of Klickitat County, are spelled with an “i.” In 1993 the Tribal Council elected to change the spelling of the tribe to Yakama,

the spelling that appears in the Treaty of 1859.)

The Klickitat Band culture is quite prominent in Klickitat County. Harvey says the Klickitat language—called Sahaptin—is now being taught at Goldendale High School. A popular and well-attended event is the annual powwow at their Rock Creek Long House. This year it’s held on April 19 and 20. On May 6, 2024, the band makes a presentation to the Goldendale City Council on Klickitat language and culture. And as of this writing, the Band is working

Warbonnet regalia

Young Native Dancers

Klickitat County

Bickleton Evangelical Community Church

211 S Madison, POB 127

Bickleton • 509.896.5244

bickletonevangelicalchurch@gmail.com

Sun: 9:30am Sunday School 10:55am Worship (nursery provided)

Summer: No Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship

We Serve A Risen Savior!

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

815 N Columbus

Goldendale • 509.773.4471

columbusabc@embarqmail.com columbusabc.org

Pastor Dave Beseler

Sun: 9:45am Sunday School (all ages); 11am & 6pm Disciple Training; (nursery provided)

Streams live on Youtube

Mon: 6pm Prayer Meeting Wed: 7pm Youth/Children’s groups

Centerville Community Church

508 Dalles Mountain Rd, Centerville, WA POB 1154, Goldendale 509.637.3068

Pastor Patti McKern

Sunday: 10am Worship, streaming live on Facebook

PastorPatti53@gmail.com

Find refreshment for your soul and friends for the journey!

CentervilleCommunityChurch.org

Community Grace Brethren Church

1180 S Roosevelt, POB 226 Goldendale 509.773.3388

office@goldendalegrace.com

Pastor Aaron Wirick

Sun: 10:30am Worship (nursery provided)

Streaming on Facebook

Tue: 6-8pm Youth Group (grades 7-12) Wed: 3-4pm AWANA (Sept- Apr)

Christ the King Lutheran Church

Church of the Nazarene

104 E Simcoe, POB 48

Goldendale • 509.773.5750

goldendalelutheran@gmail.com

Vicar Ann Adams

Sunday: 10am Worship

Empowered by the Holy Spirit through Christ, we are sent into our community and the world to tell the story of God’s love & grace.

Father’s House Fellowship

207 S Klickitat, Goldendale 509.773.4719

fhf1880@outlook.com

Sun: 9:30am Bible Fellowship

10:30am Worship (nursery provided)

Office Hrs: Mon-Fri 8am-noon

West Wing Ministries: Mon–Thurs 9am–11:30am

Clothing, Household goods, Furniture

124 W Allyn, Goldendale 509.773.4216

goldendalenaz@gmail.com

Pastor Earnie Winn

Pastor Greta Sines

Sunday: 9:30am Study

10:45am Worship

Our Focus, God. Our Goal, Love. Our Emphasis, People. goldendalechurchofthenazarene.com facebook.com/GoldendaleNaz

Goldendale Seventh-day Adventist Church

59 Bickleton Hwy, POB 71

Goldendale • 509.773.4381

Pastor Michael Smith

Sat: 9:30am Sabbath School 11am Worship

Please see our website for bible studies & activities.

Learning - Living - Loving JESUS GoldendaleGrace.com

A Gospel centered church sites.google.com/view/fhfgoldendale

GoldendaleAdventist.org

Church Directory

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

(Matthew 6:27)

Goldendale United Methodist Church

109 E Broadway, POB 1033

Goldendale • 509.773.4461

gumchurch12@gmail.com

Sun: 9:30am Worship

Learning Ladder Christian Preschool goldendaleumc.org/learning-ladder.html

Alcoholics Anonymous

Mon, Wed, Fri: 7 - 8pm

Narcotics Anon Thurs: 7pm

Free Community Meals 5:30pm: Tue, Wed, Thu, 2nd & 4th Mon

All are Welcome!

Visit our website for other activities. GoldendaleUMC.org

River of Life Church of God

2023 Pipeline Dr

Goldendale

509.250.0222

Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith

Sun: 10:30am Worship

Wed: 7pm Bible Study

Let the Word not only inform you but inflame you.

RiverOfLife222.org

Grace Baptist Church

1280 W Jewett, POB 1098

White Salmon • 509.493.2597

gracebaptist@grace-ws.org

Pastor Mark Hoeffner

Sunday School 8:45-9:45am

10am Worship Svc (nursery & children’s church)

10am live streaming on website

Loving People, Loving God, Making Disciples, Following Jesus

Visit our website for more information. Grace-WS.org

Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission

301 NW 2nd St, POB 745

Goldendale • 907.317.3828

frjohnphelps@gmail.com

Reverend John Phelps

Sat: 5:30pm Vespers

Sun: 8:15am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy

Wed: 7pm Youth Group

Fri: 9pm Compline

OrthodoxGoldendale.com

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?

Trained counselors are here to support you.

Spring & Fall Sessions

Call for information

Father’s House Fellowship

207 S Klickitat, Goldendale

509.773.4719

Co-sponsored by Columbus Ave Baptist Church & Father’s House Fellowship griefshare.org/healing

St Joseph’s Catholic Church

Serving Catholics in the White Salmon area since 1912. 240 NW Washington St, White Salmon | POB 2049

509.493.2828

Sat Mass: 5pm English 7pm Español

Sun Mass: 9am English

11am Español 1pm Español

Daily Mass/Misa Diaria: Call the office for Mass time. (Llame a la oficina para la hora de misa.)

Wed/Miercoles: 6pm Español

StJosephWhiteSalmon.org

New Life Assembly of God Church

1602 S Columbus, POB 92

Goldendale • 509.773.4650

Pastor Kevin Gerchak

Sun: 9:30 Sun. School (all ages) 10:30 Worship Service

Streams Live on Youtube

Prayer times: Tue: 9am–10am Wed: Noon–1pm

Wed: 7pm Adult Bible Study, TAB (grades 7-12), New Life Kids (3 yrs old - grade 6)

Please call regarding Men’s, Women’s, & 50s Plus ministries

NewLifeAGGoldendale.org

newlife@gorge.net

White Salmon United Methodist Church

341 N Main Ave, White Salmon

POB 934 • 509.493.1308

Pastor Kendra Behn-Smith

Sun: 11am

Livestream on Facebook

Mon: 3 - 5pm Girl Scouts

Tue: 10:30am Prayer Group

All are Welcome!

WhiteSalmonUMC.org

Goldendale Public Library

Goldendale Farmer’s Market (Ekone Park)

Goldendale Bluegrass Pickers Festival (Ekone Park)

Goldendale Community Days

W.E. Rock Crawl

Klickitat County Fair & Rodeo (KC Fairgrounds)

Ghost Town of Goodnoe Hills

Columbia Hills Historical State Park has three entrances: the first at milepost 85 on Hwy 14 includes a campground with trailheads to the east; the second is Horsethief Lake Park; and the third, Crawford Oaks, open to horses and bicycles, is about .5 mile east of the Butte park-

ing; it has a great view of the Gorge looking west. A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access.

This 3,637-acre camping park has 7,500-feet of freshwater shoreline on the Columbia River. Horsethief Butte stands over the lake, dominating the skyline. The entrance to Horsethief Butte is 1.2 miles east of the main Horsethief Park

entrance. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. There are pit toilets and well-marked trails.

“She Who Watches” Petroglyph

Steve

Dalles Mountain Road

keep heading east on this sometimes bumpy gravel road.

If you’re on Hwy 14, you’ll find Dalles Mountain Road at about milepost 84.5. Turn north and enjoy! On a clear day at the top, there’s a great vista of Mt Adams, Mt Rainier, and the Cascade Range.

You’ll find lots of ancient Native American art on your journey through Horsethief Lake Park. Petroglyphs are images carved into rock surfaces. By etching a rock in this manner, the weathered surface, or patina, of a rock face is removed to show a lighter layer below. This action causes the image to stand out from the rest of the rock’s surface. Many petroglyphs from the now-submerged Petroglyph Canyon are on display along the "Tamani Pesh-wa Trail," a boardwalk trail created to view this Native American art. Learn more about these ancient creative expressions by visiting columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/horsethief_butte_ petroglyphs.html.

Journeying on, hikers, bikers, painters, photographers, and Sunday drivers love Dalles Mountain Road for its exquisite, year-round beauty. This spectacular drive runs right through

Autumn on Dalles Mtn Rd

Clinton Cummings Mt

Dallesport

This unincorporated community has a population of approximately 1,300. It was the site of the first ferry crossing in the area beginning in 1854 and was the original county seat until 1878. Boat traffic moved up and down the Columbia River but could not pass the Dalles and Celilo falls near Dallesport. The solution, the Dalles-Celilo Canal, opened May 5, 1915 with five locks and a 90-foot lift. The canal remained in use until it was flooded in 1957 by the newly completed Dalles Dam. The Dalles bridge opened in 1953 shortly after Congress approved the construction of the dam.

Dallesport is home to the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport–see their ad on the facing page–where visitors are welcome

Iyear-round. The original grass strip, known as Case Field, was built in the early 1920s as part of the U.S. Airmail Service. In 1942 the U.S. Corps of Engineers developed the current airfield as a WWII training facility.

An Airport Appreciation Day is planned for mid-June. Details on that, other events, and more information can be found at FlyCGRA.com.

To get to Dallesport, turn right off of SR14 (if you’re heading east) when you see the sign for The Dalles–this is US197 South/ Dallesport Rd. Dallesport is a little over 2 miles south of this, just north of the Columbia River. Look for the airport entrance on the left/east side of US197.

Wishram Historic Railroad

f you love locomotives, you will not want to miss Wishram. Heading east on SR14, as soon as you’ve passed through Wishram Heights, look for the sign for Wishram. It will be another right, this time a sharp one, onto Bluff/Wishram Rd where you’ll roll steeply down to sea level and into yet another tiny town. Follow the signs to the Wishram Train Station.

Wishram is the retirement home for the Great Northern 2507 where it is roofed and fenced in. This steam-powered locomotive was built in 1923 at the Baldwin Locomotive Works. It was assigned to pull the Great Northern's mainline passenger trains such as the Empire Builder and Oriental Limited until being re-

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tired in December 1957 and sold to the Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway.

Wishram is an official train station for Amtrak. This and Bingen are the only two Amtrak stops in the county. The Wishram platform is not sheltered, so dress accordingly in extreme weather. There are also no restrooms. Passengers are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. For more info visit Amtrak.com/stations/wih

Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Business Park

• Construction-ready sites

• Land lease only for $450.00/acre

• Zoning: Airport Industrial

• Taxiway exposure

• Water: Dallesport Water Dist.

• Sewer: Klickitat PUD

• Electric: Klickitat PUD

• Telephone: Spectrum / Gorge Net

• Airport info: KDLS

Luscious grapes grown in the fertile soils along the Columbia River grace Klickitat County with delicious world-class, award-winning wines that rival anything coming out of Europe!

One of our many wineries, Maryhill Winery, overlooking the breath-taking Columbia River Gorge, is roughly 5 miles east of Wishram.

Maryhill Winery is one of Washington's largest wine producers, outputting 80,000 cases annually. Visitors can enjoy wine tasting, live music on the vine-covered terrace every weekend, Memorial Day through September, tours and special events, and tournament-quality bocce courts.

Winery

Drawing more than 75,000 wine enthusiasts from around the globe each year ranks Maryhill among the top-five most visited wineries in the state. It has been honored with more than 3,000 awards since its first vintage in 2001, including being named 2015 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest and the 2014 Winery of the Year at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. It now has four tasting rooms throughout the Pacific Northwest with each featuring full bistro menus!

See Maryhill Winery’s back cover ad and Journey’s Wine Directory for more wine tasting opportunities!

Right next to the award-winning winery, our next stop is the award-winning Maryhill Museum of Art. The structure, a work of art in its own right, was originally intended as a mansion for Sam Hill (1857–1931), one of the most colorful and influential figures in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1900s. Hill was a successful businessman, world traveler, builder of monuments, and early advocate of paved roads.

This is the place for indulgence in fine & performing arts and architectural appreciation, while basking in the glory of the Columbia River Gorge.

Among the museum’s permanent exhibits is Auguste Rodin. This includes smaller-scale versions of wellknown sculptures, such as The Thinker, The Hand of God, The Age of Bronze, and the life-size plaster of Eve.

As well, there are special exhibitions. Visit MaryhillMuseum.org for more info.

Maryhill Museum Welcomes You

The Museum Overlooks the Columbia River

Stonehenge War Memorial

This amazing, full-size replica of the original neolithic structure in England was designed and built by Sam Hill in 1918 in honor of and dedicated to the WWI servicemen of Klickitat County who died, many in their teens, in the service of our country during the Great War.

Guided by leading authorities on archaeology, astronomy, and engineering, Hill combined their knowledge to duplicate, as nearly as possible, the original size and design of the ancient ruin in England.

The original idea was to use local stone; however, when the rock proved unsatisfactory, Hill decided to use reinforced concrete. (The rough, hand-hewn looking texture

was created by lining the wooden forms with crumpled tin.)

Aptly overlooking the magnificent Columbia River Gorge, Stonehenge is a monument to heroism and peace. When Samuel Hill died in 1931, his body was cremated and the ashes placed in a crypt just below the Stonehenge Memorial. The original crypt deteriorated in the next 25 years and was replaced in 1955 by a granite monument bearing his epitaph: “Samuel Hill: Amid nature’s great unrest, he sought rest.”

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Sam Hill

—maryhillmuseum.org

Maryhill Park & Peach Beach

Now we’ll visit beautiful and relaxing Maryhill State Park and campground, right on the Columbia River and a stone’s throw from Stonehenge. Here you can camp, swim, picnic, and feast on the view. Maryhill State Park has it all!

This lovely getaway is part of Washington State Parks, so unless it’s a free day, you’ll need a Discover Pass to enter

that you can buy at the park entrance. Find “Free Days” at parks.state.wa.us/167/Discover-Pass-Fees

Maryhill State Park is next to RV camp, Peach Beach. Discover more at PeachBeachCamping.com.

And don’t miss the charming little town of Maryhill just outside the park. It will delight your eyes in the spring with its blossoming fruit orchards and quench your palate in the summer with luscious fruit, honey, and other delectables, all for sale!

RV & Tent Camping–right on the river!

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Delicate Blooms Produce Delicious Fruit

Take the High (and loopy) Road

Maryhill Museum of Art founder Sam Hill was one of the Northwest’s first and most vocal advocates for modern roads. He was president of the Washington State Good Roads Association and spent much of his life championing the importance of highways in the North-

west. In 1913 Sam Hill convinced the Oregon governor and legislature to visit Maryhill and see the 10 miles of demonstration roads he had constructed over the prior four years, at his own expense, as a way to experiment with road building techniques and surfaces.

MARYHILL LOOPS ROAD:

Remains an attraction for history and scenery fans.

Located off Washington SR 14, the historic Maryhill Loops Road was the first macadam asphalt-paved road in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to the construction of US 97, it served as the only road between the Columbia River and Goldendale, Washington.

Historically, it was part of a larger road that encompassed several miles, over which seven different experimental roads were constructed. It rises 850 feet in a series of 25 curves, eight of them hairpin turns, at a grade of 5 percent. In 1998, a 3.6-mile section of the road was completely refurbished and received the Outstanding Project of Historical Significance Award from the American Public Works Association, Washington State Chapter.

—Maryhill Museum of Art

Visit MaryhillMuseum.org for more museum treasures.

Goldendale

Welcome to Goldendale, our county seat and, as we like to say, truly a Golden Dale. It is aptly located midway along the Klickitat County east-west aerial point. It’s slightly south of the heart of Klickitat County.

Goldendale sits on a fertile plateau 10 miles north of the Columbia River between the wind- swept Columbia Hills and the pine-covered Simcoe Mountains of South-Central Washington. The sprawling area contains pine forests, fer-

tile farmland, and high desert.

A population of roughly 3,600 within city limits may not make this a booming metropolis anywhere else in the U.S. In our rural county, however, it is the largest city–don’t forget, we only have one traffic light in the entire county, and it’s not even in Goldendale!

In 1872 the town was given its name by the early homesteader John Golden, a Pennsylvania-born farmer who settled with his wife from Oregon. The house built by his son-in-law, Curtis M. Shelton, at Columbus and Collins, remains standing in downtown Goldendale.

Goldendale Observatory

Famous for its dark skies, Goldendale offers pristine, naked-eye night views of our galaxy from almost any open area. The city has taken steps to enhance this feature with the installation of full-cutoff and dimmable LED street lamps.

If you want even more astronomically awesome observations of the cosmos, you’ll delight in knowing one of the town’s biggest draws is our Observatory.

This 5-acre Washington State Park has provided spectacular sights to star-struck visitors for decades. For hours of observation, go to GoldendaleObservatory.com/visit.html

In the meantime, don’t miss the Live Streaming Events on the same website. Click Live Events and the play button at the top. These videos are also recorded. The Episode Playlist will take you to the Observatory’s YouTube chan-

1897 home of Curtis M Shelton, John Golden’s son-in-law

Lunar Eclipse, Apr 4, 2015, shot from observatory

nel where you can view amazing (and recent) time-lapse cosmic photography.

How did this facility, allowing for such awesome explorations of our Milky Way, come to be? The main telescope was the brainchild of four Vancouver, Washington-area amateur astronomers who designed and built the instrument in the 1960s over a period of six years, with help from Clark College and its students. Vancouver’s light pollution and cloudy weather precluded siting the telescope in that area, and the builders’ search for a perfect star-gazing spot eventually led them to Goldendale. The telescope was formally donated after the town agreed to build a public observatory to house it.

Goldendale was not a random selection; it had been the site of an important, but unsuccessful, experiment in 1918 to prove Einstein's new (at the time) theory of relativity during a total solar eclipse. The founders knew more eclipses were coming to the area in 1979 and again in 2017; observatory visitors witnessed both events exactly as intended.

Here are the directions: From Hwy 97, take the Broadway St exit into Goldendale. Turn right on Columbus Ave, stay right at the fork (just after the cemetery), and follow that straight up to the observatory.

Goldendale Home & Garden Show (May 3-5, 2024)

Make plans to attend this most popular event with free admission and parking. You’ll find new exhibits with live music, food, and fun for the kids. Get tips on spring planting, and landscaping; purchase plants and trees; and meet face-toface with area home improvement experts.

Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show (July 4, 2024)

ABATE of Washington hosts the July 4th Demolition Derby. Other fun includes a Poker Run, Motorcycle/Quad Barrel Racing, great local food, and more. For details visit members.gold-

Photos by Van Belle Studios

Goldendale Observatory State Park

endalechamber.org/experience-goldendale-calendar.

Goldendale Community Days (July 5-6, 2024—weekend after Independence Day)

This is Goldendale’s biggest event of the year. It’s sheer delight from the parade, to the car show, to rides, to music, to yummies, to tons of other fun. Community Days entertains all ages 100!

It’s held on the front grounds of the Courthouse (Columbus Ave) and spreads throughout downtown on Main St. The music begins on Friday afternoon and continues on until Sunday.

Harvesting the Wind

The locals have a saying: “It’s so windy, there’s whitecaps on the mud puddles!” We know how to harness that wind and invite you to witness this in action.

There are over 600 wind turbines in Klickitat County. These produce a combined output of over 1,200 megawatts, providing energy and jobs to the area. There’s enough clean

On Friday night immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift as we explore her iconic era with a special screening, meet and greet opportunities, and exclusive bracelet giveaways.

On Saturday the fun starts with a colorful color run followed by a smorgasbord of amusement. From the Toddler Cool-Down Zone offering parent-supervised play areas, sensory bins, a ball pit, and more, to the FREE Touch a Truck event featuring vehicles from the Police Department and KC Sheriff, no one will find this day lacking in merriment.

Be sure to catch the traditional parade, enjoy cultural performances, participate in sack races, admire classic cars at the Car Show, and test your skills in contests like the Watermelon Contest and Hot Dog Eating Contest. The day will also feature fitness demonstrations, a talent show, and a surprise exciting grand finale!

Trails, Camping, Parks & Other Recreational Areas

Some of these are free; some require a Discover Pass, and some are first come-first serve, so always check ahead, please!

BINGEN

Catherine Creek

(4.5 miles west of Bingen on Old Hwy 8)

DALLESPORT

Columbia Hills RV Village & Marketplace

111 Hwy 1979, Dallesport, WA, 98617, 509-767-2277

Columbia Hills State Park

This 3,600 acre state park encompasses Horsethief Lake, Horsethief

Butte, Crawford Oaks Trailhead, and Dalles Mountain Rd.

See pg. 50.

Horsethief Lake State Park

Hwy 14, Dallesport, WA, 98617, 509 767-1159

Schreiner Farms

An exotic animal farm, free to the public schreinerfarms.com

GLENWOOD

Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge

See pg. 10

Lazy Dazy "S" Stables

700 E. Main St, Glenwood, WA, 98619, 509 364-3481

Leidl Park Campground

Glenwood Hwy, Glenwood, WA, 98619 wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30293

Outlet Creek Campground

(located within the Yakama Nation) Reservation CCD at latitude 46.0160 & longitude -121.2087

Stinson Flats Campground (Along Klickitat River: lat. 45.92424272 & long. -121.1102023)

Ted Yedlick Campground Hwy. & Outlet Creek Glenwood, WA, 98619

GOLDENDALE

Brooks Memorial State Park

2465 Hwy. 97, Goldendale, WA 98620, 509-773-4611, email: brooksmemorial@gorge.net

Cottonwood RV Park

400 N. Columbus, Goldendale, WA, 98620, 509-773-3543

Maryhill State Park

50 Hwy. 97, Goldendale, WA, 98620

Peach Beach RV Park

89 Maryhill Hwy, Goldendale, WA, 98620 peachbeachcamping.com, 509-773-4698

See their ad, pg. 57

Stargazers RV Resort

800 E Simcoe, Goldendale, WA 98620 (behind Quality Inn, west side of 97) stargazersrvresort.com

facebook.com/StargazersRV 509-773-7827 (STAR)

See their ad, pg. 55

KLICKITAT

Mineral Springs Unit (public access) Hwy 142, Klickitat, WA 98628

oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Klickitat_Trail :_Klickitat_Mineral_Springs_Hike

LYLE

Klickitat Trail Trailhead

Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail

1.3 miles east of Lyle on SR 14 (slightly east of mile marker 77)

gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/lylecherry-orchard.html

Rowland Lake (camping not allowed)

Along Old Hwy 8 west of Lyle, wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30295

Turkey Hole

5 miles up Klickitat River from Lyle wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30298

Wishbone Campground

10 Canyon Rd, Lyle, WA 98635-9509 509- 365-3210

ROOSEVELT

(*Following 3 campgrounds operated by US Army Corps of Engineers - call 541506-7819 for more info or visit: nwp.usace.army.mil/Locations/ColumbiaRiver/John-Day)

Rock Creek* (an 1805 campsite of Lewis & Clark); Primitive camping; portable toilets Apr-Sep; SR14, 17 miles east Maryhill, near Roosevelt, WA, 99356

Roosevelt Park Recreation Center* (primitive camping, no electrical or waste dump; boat ramp; vault toilets; windsurfing); take Roosevelt Ferry Road–W exit off Hwy 14 into Roosevelt

Sundale* (primitive camping; boat ramp; vault toilets; picnic area); 6 miles west of Roosevelt on SR14, Roosevelt, WA, 99356

TROUT LAKE

Elk Meadows RV Park, 78 Trout Lake Creek Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650 elkmeadowsrvpark.com; 509-395-2400, 877-395-2400

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Check with the Trout Lake Ranger for things to do and see; see pg. 3

WHITE SALMON

Gorge Base Camp RV Park & Campground, 65271 Hwy 14

White Salmon, WA, 98672; management@gorgebasecamp.com

gorgebasecamp.com; 509-493-1111

Northwestern Lake Riding Stables

126 Little Buck Creek Rd

White Salmon, WA, 98672; hnwstables.com; 509 493-4965

We did our homework, but things may have changed. So please let us know if you found any of this info to be inaccurate or if we missed any recreational areas by reaching out to us:

info@GoldendaleSentinel.com or 509.773.3777

Background wallpaper by RAY CRESSWELL

This amazing blast from the past is a trove of timeless treasures chock full of local history! It was originally built as a three-story, 22-room family residence. Over the years the Presby was also used as a boarding house for school teachers and railway workers.

The Mansion was sold for $12,000 to the Klickitat County Historical Society by Pearl Shepard in 1962.

The Society’s primary purpose is to collect, preserve, and present the history of Goldendale and Klickitat County, and you’ll find this purpose fully displayed here. It even houses the actual Goldendale Sentinel printing press and Linotype machine, which date back to 1878!

Winthrop B. Presby built this mansion in 1902-03 and lived in it until about the time this photo was taken, circa 1910. It then was home of the Shepard family until sold to the Klickitat County Historical Society in 1962.

The Presby hosts an amazing quilt show during Community Days in July. In August you’ll find Pioneer Pal Day that teaches our youth about life as Pioneers by inviting them to step back in history with hours of stories, crafts, and activities. The theme of the museum: “Presby is the living time capsule for Klickitat County.”

This is the place to come to purchase different books on the history of Klickitat County by local authors. Visit PresbyMuseum.com for more information on the museum and/or to learn how to become a member of the Klickitat County Historical Society.

Goldendale Cont’d from pg 61

renewable electricity produced to meet the needs of 28,000 residences.

From their bases to the tips of the highest blades, these giants can loom to heights of up to 490 ft–more than the length of a football field! A single blade can reach 164 ft–that’s the length of an Olympic-size (50 meter) swimming pool!

For a spectacular wheat field & wind turbine-filled drive, try this 56-mile jaunt: From 97 go east on Hoctor Rd. This joins Old Hwy 8, then Rock Creek Rd. It emerges at the mouth of Rock Creek at Hwy 14, about 19 miles east of 97. From there head back north to Goldendale, completing the circle at the Goldendale exit. This is a 1.5 -2 hour drive.

Goldendale Farmers’ Market (Saturdays during the growing season)

Our fertile soils, temperate climate, spectacular sunshine, and green thumbs produce much more than gorgeous grapes. While our growing season may be short, the bounties of our gardeners are bodacious.

Every color of the rainbow is displayed at our Saturday Farmers’ Market when the weather is warm, from May

through September. The venue is on the Goldendale Chamber grounds, hosting a plethora of home-grown/made produce, plants, jewelry, crafts, jams, and much more. All vendors are invited to register, so you can share your wares. Produce vendors are especially welcome. Check us out on Facebook (facebook.com/Goldendalefarmersmarket) or on the Goldendale Chamber’s website.

Goldendale Pickerfest (Bluegrass) (May 30-June 2, 2024)

Pickers of all musical skills, sizes, shapes, and ages from all over will be joining in the jammin’ jamboree, creating a full weekend of bluegrass grooviness.

Camping for the full weekend is $10 per person—day visits are free. Stay tuned to facebook.com/goldendalepickersfest for updates.

W.E. (World Extreme) Rock Crawl (July 27-28, 2024)

Broken Boulder Farms

The Rock Crawl is a few miles north of the city. You have to

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come into Goldendale, and head north on Pipeline Rd to get to the Rock Crawl. Broken Boulder Farm hosts the event and is also home to a lush assortment of lavender, veggies, and flowers, all available for purchase.

You’ll find more details on WERockLive.com.

Klickitat County Fair & Rodeo (Aug 14-18, 2024)

Hold yer horses for another rousin’ county event, held at the KC Fairgrounds right here in Goldendale.

Every year the county Fair & Rodeo brings residents and visitors together for a grand stompin’ time. And 2024 is their 80th year!

It will kick off Thursday evening with an old-fashioned barbecue, featuring delicious local food and produce.

After more than 80 years of producing the Fair Premium Book—beginning with the very first County Fair—at no cost to the KC Fair Board, the Board decided to end The Goldendale Sentinel’s production of this critical publication with no explanation (as of this printing) as to the reason or what the Fair Board will provide for fairgoers in its place. This saddens us as we were honored to provide such a valuable service free of charge to all involved with the Fair (as many Fair participants have affirmed), and it was what the original founders of the Fair Board wanted. But since everything must eventually come to an end, so be it.

Fortunately, we will continue to produce Harvest, a special section supplement about the Fair. Be on the lookout for it. It will be included in The Sentinel’s weekly publication the Wednesday before the Fair.

Central Klickitat Parks & Rec

The Goldendale Pool is open from mid-March until midSeptember with activities the whole family can enjoy: lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons, fun for kids, and more.This is the perfect way to cool off during the hot days of spring and summer. Visit centralklickitatparksandrecreation.com/pool for pool info.

The pool is dome-covered for warmth from March until

BICKLETON:

BICKLETON BLUEBIRD INN

121 Market St, Bickleton bickleton.org/bluebird-inn

509-896-2273

See their ad, page 69

BICKLETON MKT STREET

Cafe & Grocer

106 E Market St, Bickleton bickleton.org/market-street-cafe

509-896-2671

See their ad, page 69

BINGEN:

AYUTLENESE

120 E Steuben St, Bingen

509-493-1017

BENEVENTI’S

201 W Steuben St, Bingen beneventispizza.com

509-493-2177

See their ad, page 23

CARMEN’S KITCHEN

223 W Steuben St, Bingen

509-281-3215

DICKEY FARMS

806 W Steuben St, Bingen

509-493-2636, x1

See their ad, page 24

JOSLYN HOUSE B&B

706 West Steuben, Bingen 509-493-4888

MUGS COFFEE

120 W Steuben St, Bingen mugsco.com 509-281-3100

PINE SHED RIBS & BBQ

216 W Steuben St, Bingen 509-281-3330

SOCIETY HOTEL

210 Cedar St, Bingen

503-445-0444

See their ad, page 27

TAQUERIA EL RICONCITO

114 W Steuben St, Bingen 509-493-8227

GLENWOOD:

GLENWOOD GEN’L STORE

208 E Main, Glenwood, 509-364-3535

See their ad, page 13

GLENWOOD STATION

105 E Main St, Glenwood 509-364-3471

MT ADAMS LODGE

25 Flying L Ln, Glenwood mt-adams.com 509-364-3488

SHADE TREE INN (and restaurant & bar)

105 E Main St, Glenwood 509-364-3471

GOLDENDALE:

AYUTLA’S

Family Mexican Restaurant

630 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale

509-773-7188 / 1987

BAKE MY DAY

118 W Main St, Goldendale 509-773-0403

BAVARIAN DELI

1533 Hwy 97, Goldendale 208.870.7831

CAFÉ GENEVIEVE’S

114 S Columbus, Goldendale

509.772.2880

See their ad, page 38

D’AVANZO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & CRUSH Smoothies/JuiceBar

119 E Main, Goldendale

509.772.2888

See their ad, page 37

GEE’S CHINESE RESTAURANT

118 E Main St, Goldendale

509-773-6999

GOLDENDALE FARMERS’ MARKET

Goldendale Chamber lawn

903 E Broadway, May - Sept

See their ad, page 11

GOLDENDALE MKT FRESH

622 E Broadway, Goldendale centerplacemarket.com/goldendale.html; 509-773-3072

See their ad, page 44

GOLDENDALE COFFEE (drive-thru)

630 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale 509-261-1209

GRIST MILL

121 W Main, Goldendale 509-773-4176

See their ad, page 40

GUNKEL ORCHARDS

89 Maryhill Hwy, Goldendale

509-773-4698

See their ad, page 40

HOLCOMB’S MARKET

320 S Columbus, Goldendale

509-773-4958

See their ad, page 57

LOIE’S CAFE

(in Maryhill Museum of Art)

35 Maryhill Museum Dr, Goldendale, 509-773-3733

maryhillmuseum.org

MARYHILL WINERY/BISTRO

9774 Hwy 14, Goldendale 509-773-1976

maryhillwinery.com

See their ad, back cover

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

821 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale papajohns.com; 509-773-9900

See their ad, page 55

PONDEROSA MOTEL

775 E Broadway, Goldendale ponderosamotelgoldendale.com

509-773-5842

QUALITY INN

808 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale choicecentral.com; 509-773-5881

See their ad, page 55

ST JOHN’S COFFEE SHOP & GREEK BAKERY

2378 Hwy 97, Goldendale

509-773-6650

See their ad on page 61

nooze Guide

SIMCOE FOOD COURT

BT Mountain Coffee

Taqueria Veracruz

213 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale

SUNRISE COFFEE (drive-thru)

1 Bickleton Hwy, Goldendale 509-773-9115

TOWNHOUSE CAFE

1040 E Broadway

509-773-2210

TRIPLE D Corner Market

76 Convenience Store

Dairy Queen

Bird Shack Fried Chicken

1100 E Broadway, Goldendale

UNCLE TONY’S PIZZA

111 N Columbus, Goldendale

uncle-tonys-pizza.com

509-772-2522

See their ad, page 50

HUSUM / BZ CORNER:

BZ Corner Grocery & Gas

1255 Highway 141 (509) 493-2441

RUBYJUNE INN & ICEHOUSE BAR

866 Hwy 141, 509-281-1181 rubyjuneinn.com

KLICKITAT:

CANYON MARKET

100 Main St, Klickitat klickitatcanyonmarket.com

509-369-4400

See their ad, page 31

HUNTINGTON’S BAR & GRILL

95 Main St, Klickitat 509-369-4371

SAGE Coffee Shop & Bakery

202 Main St, Klickitat

509-261-8171

See their ad, page 32

LYLE:

CORNER POCKET BAR & GRILL

600 State St, Lyle

509-365-0072

COUNTRY CAFE

605 State St, Lyle

509-365-6861

LYLE HOTEL

100 7th St, Lyle thelylehotel@gmail.com / 509-637-8092

TROUT LAKE:

HEAVENLY GROUNDS & THE STATION CAFE

2374 Hwy 141, Trout Lake

509-395-2211

KELLY’S TROUT CREEK INN B&B

25 Mt Adams Rd, Trout Lake kellysbnb.com

509-395-2769

TROUT LAKE ABBEY

46 Stoller Rd, Trout Lake, WA

TLAbbey.com

509-395-2030

TROUT LAKE COZY CABINS

2291 Hwy 141, Trout Lake troutlakecozycabins.com

509-395-2068

TROUT LAKE GROCERY

2383 Hwy 141, Trout Lake

509-395-2777

See their ad, page 5

TROUT LAKE HALL

15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake troutlakehall.com

509-637-3120

See their ad, page 7

TROUT LAKE VALLEY INN

2300 Hwy 141, Trout Lake troutlakevalleyinn.com/

509-395-2300

See their ad, page 3

WHITE SALMON:

BIG MAN’S ROTISSERIE

799 Hwy 141, White Salmon 406-579-9450

EVERYBODY’S BREWING

151 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon everybodysbrewing.com , 509-637-2774

FEAST MARKET & DELI

320 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon feastmarket.org, 509-637-6886

HARVEST MARKET

77 NE Wauna St, White Salmon harvestmarketstores.com

509-493-9494

See their ad on page 16

HENNI’S KITCHEN & BAR

120 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon henniskitchenandbar.com

509-493-1555

INN of the WHITE SALMON

172 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon innofthewhitesalmon.com

509-493-2335 or 800-972-5226

KATINAS CAFE & CATERING

111 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon 509-493-2121

NORTH SHORE CAFE

166 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon 509-426-5341

PIONEER PIZZA

216 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon pioneerpizzakitchen.com

509-493-0028

STEELHEAD RANCH (overnight accommodations) 1376 Hwy 141, White Salmon steelheadranch.com

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at procuring funding to bring their Native dancing back to Goldendale’s Community Days.

The Yakama Nation is especially active on the waterways of the area, including the Columbia and Klickitat rivers. The tribe operates a fisheries program with some 40 employees. Among its fisheries projects is its unique

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work with the U.S. Department of Energy to use abandoned intake settling ponds at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation—a decommissioned nuclear energy facility in Benton County— to acclimate about 500,000 fall chinook juveniles before releasing them into the Columbia. (The concrete pools were tested and found to have no nuclear contamination.) The Yakama Nation co-man-

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ages the Columbia, Wind, White Salmon, Klickitat, Yakima, Wenatchee, Methow, Entiat, and Okanogan rivers.

Harvey shares that many band members may be seen on various lands of the ceded Yakama territory to gather native produce, as they have for centuries. “We want people to know it’s just us digging for roots,” she says. “If you see us, you’ll know that’s what we’re doing.”

—Lou Marzeles

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the 1st weekend in June. And if you can brave really cold waters, Central Klickitat Parks & Rec sponsors the annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge into the Columbia River at Maryhill State Park on Jan. 1!

CKP&R offers lots more for kids of all ages besides just water activities. Included are youth soccer & football, disc golf, art classes, community gardens, and more. For more info call 509.773.0506.

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Presby’s the most famous, but we’ve got quite a few others around town, as well—most beautifully restored. See how many you can spot on your travels through town.

Hint: start on Broadway.

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We gotta put a plug in for ourselves—after all, at 145 years old, we’re one of the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the state and the official paper of Klickitat County.

Housed in one of Goldendale’s historic buildings, The Sentinel was established in 1879 and, to the best of our knowledge, has never missed a week of publication. We welcome you to visit GoldendaleSentinel.com. If you like what you see, please subscribe.

Concours de Maryhill

After 24 years Goldendale Motorsports Association is stepping down from hosting the Concours de Maryhill Open Car Show. They thank all past participants for supporting this popular event and Maryhill Museum of Art for providing the vista-laden venue. Car buffs may be interested in checking out what else GMA offers. Go to GoldendaleMotorsports.org

St. John’s Bakery & Coffee Shop

Ten miles north of Goldendale, on the east side of 97 in a beautifully forested area, is St. John’s, a local fave. Here you’ll find palate-pleasing, homemade sweet and savory Greek delicacies to enjoy in the sit-down dining area along with their quintessential coffee. The baklava melts in your mouth–just heavenly! As well are scratch-made, lusciously fragrant soaps, candles, incense, lotions, and a myriad of books, cards, and other Christian gifts.

Brooks Memorial State Park

Farther north of St. John’s on the west side of 97 is Brooks Memorial State Park, a 700-acre, year-round camping park. It has over 9 miles of hiking trails along the Little Klickitat River and up through the Ponderosa and Oregon Pine forests. At the top are open mountain meadows with a panoramic view of Mount Hood. Visitors may see deer, beaver dams, squirrels, spring wildflowers, and a variety of birds.

Brooks is a Washington State Park, so a Discover Pass is required unless it’s a Free Day. Find “Free Days” at parks.state.wa.us/167/Discover-Pass-Fees

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On-the-road again... with law enforcement

Cody A. Courson For The Sentinel

Ararely remembered part of the idealized small-town USA vision is tipping your hat in respect to the local sheriff who, back in the day, everyone respected and knew by name. It’s what inspired me to pursue my dream of becoming a police officer, and hopefully one day that will happen. Back in my small town of Starbuck, Wash., everyone knew and respected Deputy Keith. And here in Klickitat County, we also have many incredible law enforcers to admire.

During January and February of 2023, I went on several ride-alongs with officers in the three agencies in the area: the Goldendale Police Department, the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington State Patrol. These were incredible experiences—I didn’t just learn more about the life of a cop but also about what being a small-town cop truly means and how we have the best of the best serving us.

My first ride-along was with Officer Gunnyon of the Goldendale Police Department. It was a Sunday shift, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., so, typical for a Sunday, it was slow and uneventful. But what I missed in action was more than made up for by conversations and stories from Officer Gunnyon. One thing that really stood out is his comment, “So many people think we cops are out to bust people, when really we’re out here to help people. The most important part of being a cop is to care about your community.” That’s who I want to

be when I’m a cop—someone who is out to help.

A few weeks later, I met Deputy Corning of the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office. I was excited to ride with a sheriff’s deputy, as it was a good chance to see more of the county and possibly respond to more calls. Sure enough, I watched Deputy Corning stop a couple of speeders, look for dogs who were terrorizing cattle outside of Goldendale, and visit some

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smaller towns around Klickitat County I hadn’t seen before. The most exhilarating part of the ride came at 12:30 p.m. with a call about a suspected impaired driver who had run off the road and crashed into a fence. Only a quarter mile from the incident, we headed over. The car was lodged into the barbed wire fence on the side of the road with, thankfully, both occupants unharmed. After a short interview and a field sobriety test, the driver was found to be impaired, arrested for driving under the influence, and transported to the county jail. With the driver’s permission I watched the entire process. I was grateful to learn what a DUI arrest entails and how to properly write a police report—something many people may find boring enthralled me the entire time. The biggest takeaway I got from Deputy Corning was to treat everyone with respect rather than differentiate lawabiding citizens from criminals. “I’ve found that if I treat a suspect like I would anyone else, they’re much less resistant during the arrest and much more appreciative when I run into them later,” he said. When I’m a cop, I look forward to displaying that same respect, even if I’m putting someone in handcuffs.

My third ride-along was with Trooper Shoenborn of the Washington State Patrol. I was most excited about this experience, as being a WSP trooper has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. I met Trooper Shoenborn at the WSP office at 6 a.m., and we headed up Highway 97. In less than 10 minutes, a pickup truck passed us going 90 mph in a 55 mph zone! We pulled him over, and Trooper Shoenborn wrote him a citation. This was not the slow and uneventful event I’d expected. Trooper Shoenborn told me, “Police work is as busy as you make it.” And sure enough, we caught 10 more speeders that one day!

I was surprised by the number of drivers exceeding the speed limit around the county. One that stood out was a car going 75 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver did not have a valid driver’s license. The car was registered to the passenger whose license was valid, so Trooper Shoeborn cited them for the speed but used his discretion and gave them a warning about the license and sent them on their way. A couple hours later, we witnessed the same car run a stop sign onto the highway, so we pulled them over again. Thankfully, the valid driver was now in the driver’s seat, and Trooper Shoenborn, in a giving mood, let them off with another stern warning. As they pulled back

out onto the highway, they almost clipped a pickup! We just looked at each other and laughed.

Trooper Shoenborn was so even-tempered and kind to everyone he encountered during the shift, it’s inspired me to be that same kind of cop—not in your face and aggressive, but calm and understanding.

I started my journey of ride-alongs with the hope of learning more about police work. What I didn’t expect to learn was the high quality of officers we’re blessed with in Klickitat County. Whether it’s the Goldendale Police Department, Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, or Washington State Patrol, we have a really great team of law enforcers dedicated to keeping us safe.

Next time you see an officer, tip your hat and thank them for their service. This simple act of acknowledgment goes a long way.

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Ready to be Dazzled by Bickleton?

Then head on over to this beautiful borough in northeastern Klickitat County, about an hour east of Goldendale on Bickleton Highway—and what a scenic drive it is!

While our county is known for its tiny towns (remember, we only have one traffic light in the entire county!), Bickleton—or maybe Maryhill; it’s a toss-up—may lead in this category. As of 2019, the population was 102, up from the 2010 county census of 88. But that’s the only thing small about this town. In all other ways it reigns BIG.

Bickleton was first settled by Charles N. Bickle, who established a trading post and livery stable at the site. He also served as the area’s first postmaster. In 1879 the town was named after Bickle. The economy was initially based largely on cattle ranching and wheat farming. A series of fires, with the first big one in 1910, destroyed many of the town’s original buildings.

The oldest surviving building in Bickleton is the Bluebird Inn, a tavern that first opened in 1882. It’s billed as the oldest functioning tavern in the state, although it has

changed ownership numerous times and operated under different names throughout its history. The tavern includes a 1903 Brunswick pool table, which is still used by regulars.

Known as the “Bluebird Capital of the World,” Bickleton is home to both the mountain bluebird and western bluebird. Human residents work year-round to keep thousands of little bluebird houses maintained and ready for the next generation of their favorite flying species. You’ll see these lovely little feathered friends throughout the eastern part of Klickitat County.

Another attraction is Bickleton’s Carousel Museum in “downtown” Bickleton. The carousel horses and buggies from a 1905 Herschell-Spillman carousel are on display here, all exquisitely restored. The Alder Creek Association purchased the carousel from Oak Park Oregon for $500 in 1929. It’s one of only a few of its kind still in existence.

Also on exhibit at the museum are interesting collections, such as woven wheat and barbed wire and antique lunch boxes. There are always new displays to tickle your fancy.

The museum is open from the first part of April through the end of September, Thursday through Sunday.

And now comes Bickleton’s pièce de résistance. Mark your calendar for the second weekend in June (June 7-9, 2024) for the 113th Alder Creek Pioneer Picnic & Rodeo. If 113 sounds like a big number, it is! This rompin’ good time is Washington state’s OLDEST rodeo. Told ya we do things

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BIG in Bickleton!

This two-day, Northwest Professional Rodeo Association (NPRA) sanctioned rodeo features riders and ropers who follow the rodeo circuit, coming from all over the West and Canada to compete. Events include saddle bronc, bare-back riding, calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding, and more.

The Saturday and Sunday events and activities include RV dry camping ($30 for the weekend), carousel rides, the Saturday night Dance Under the Stars (with music by the Ponyboys) and Beer Garden, and good food.

Bickleton’s annual Community Day is on Saturday, Aug 31, 9am - 3pm. There is a Meet & Greet for all types of classic vehicles and a raffle for Meet & Greet entries. Also enjoy a homemade pie sale, other food offerings, flea market, arts and crafts, vendors, street entertainment, and live music throughout the day. For more information call the museum at 509.896.2007.

Here’s a bit of history. The Alder Creek Pioneer Association was formed May 27, 1911. The first few Association

The venue for this stompingly stupendous happening is Cleveland Park on Bickleton Highway, 33 miles east of Goldendale and four miles west of Bickleton.

If the buckin’ broncos are more than you can handle, chill out with a ride on the more sedate antique carousel, brought out specifically and only for this special occasion. Visit BickletonRodeo.com for more info.

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picnics were local affairs with mostly local people as folks did not travel far from home in those days; but with the men barbecuing meat over a pit and the ladies bringing contributions from home, a bountiful picnic was held. The entertainment in those days included foot races, sack races, ball games, and local saddle horse races. And if some farmer had a horse he thought could buck, he might talk some young daredevil into trying his luck. This even-

tually became the Alder Creek Pioneer Picnic & Rodeo. For a first-person account of a visit to the delightful hamlet, read this tourist’s entertaining and comprehensive narrative of his Bickleton experience: ewillys.com/2013/09/02/pasco-to-randle-on-friday-august-31.

The McCready House one of Bickleton’s first pioneer homesteads

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Bickleton Carousel Museum Conestoga Wagon

Ghost Towns of Klickitat County

We’re sad to report that the two remaining vestiges of the once-pioneering community of Dot, the schoolhouse and grange hall & church, were destroyed in the July-August 2023 Newell Rd fire. This devastating conflagration burned almost 61,000 acres between Bickleton and Roosevelt, taking with it these two beloved icons as well as thousands of acres of valuable pastureland and crops. The agricultural community is still recovering from the losses.

Dot was a pioneer community established around the late 1890s. It was located between Bickleton and Roosevelt (see background map on facing page) northeast of our Goodnoe Ghost Town.

Dot was listed as having a post office according to the Geological Survey of 1913. The grange hall, built in 1889, originally served as the Dot community church. One of the first pastors of the church was William Douglas in 1904. He was a circuit riding preacher, traveling from church to church preaching. His son, William O. Douglas, became a Supreme Court Justice serving from 1939 - 1975.

Rest in peace, Dot. While the little town may have perished, the people live on.

Goodnoe Hills rises up from the right bank of Rock Creek. It’s part of the more massive Columbia Hills, which stretches across Klickitat County from the Klickitat River on the west to Rock Creek on the east. Now the only ghost town in the county, this settlement was a pioneer community in its heyday. The area was established in the 1870s by Chauncy Goodnoe and his cousin Philetus Goodnoe. Today several homesteads, the school house, and hotel remain as testament to the once bustling township. In the photo below, the school house and hotel can be seen.

Here are the 36-minute directions from Goldendale (be amazed by gigantically looming wind turbines along the way):

• Head south (right) on 97 for 3 miles

• Turn left on Hoctor Rd / Goodnoe Hills Rd for 18.5 miles 3 mi. south on 97

18.5 mi.east on Hoctor / Goodnoe Hills Rd

Goodnoe Hills

Dot Schoolhouse

Dot Grange Hall & Church

where Dot Ghost Town once abided

East Rd

Our Journey’s End

To complete our journey through Klickitat County, we’ve got 2 choices:

1) We can head south out of Bickleton along East Road all the way to Roosevelt. Along that route we’ll pass one of the country’s largest landfills. Garbage from as far away as Seattle is put to good use here, generating natural gas that adds to the electrical power grid.

2) We can continue east out of Bickleton for about 20 miles until we reach Alderdale Rd where we’ll head south. Here you’ll be in for a big surprise. The desert comes to life with intensive irrigated agriculture. Vineyards and vegetable farms, some fed with water pumped from the Columbia River, make this area one of the richest agricultural zones in the county.

Roosevelt, named after President Theodore Roosevelt, was platted in 1906. In 1967 the Corps of Engineers burned individual buildings and dynamited the original Farmers Warehouse Grain Elevator because the newly built John Day Dam would result in the town being flooded. The new grain elevator was constructed on higher ground in 1965 and is still used today.

This tiny community is also home of Bowcutt’s Gold Buckle Rodeo Company, which has been providing quality rodeo stock since 1994.

Goin’ so soon?

Well, I’ll be right here waitin’ ’til you return.

Stay safe, my friend!

Wind Turbines near Bickleton

View from Alerdale Orchard - Underwood Fruit & Warehouse Co.